Govt gives thumbs-up to fishery programmes

Government has applauded efforts towards sustainable development of the fisheries sector which it says could be a big contributor to economic development.

Addressing stakeholders at the first bi-annual meeting on the tilapia value chain in Kariba yesterday, fisheries and aquatic director in the Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development ministry, Milton Tinashe Makumbe, said government was in support of efforts being made towards sustainable development of the fisheries sector.

“We view this sector as critical in addressing challenges of food security, nutrition, job creation, empowerment of women, youths and other marginalised members of our communities,” he said.

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